Generic Biaxin is an antibiotic that is used in treatment of a number of bacterial infections and conditions such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute exacerbation of bacterial bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis and a number of skin infections.

Classification and Mechanism of Action

Generic Biaxin is a macrolide antibiotic which works by preventing the bacteria from growing thanks to the interference of the protein synthesis. This stops the reproduction of the bacteria and leads to the quicker resolution of the infections. It also has bactericidal effect on some other strains, which means that it actively causes death of such bacterium.

Looking after your drug

You should keep Generic Biaxin in a cool, dark and dry place away from children.

How to take the medication

You have to take Generic Biaxin exactly as prescribed and for as long as prescribed. Do not discontinue the drug just because the symptoms have subsided. The infection may still be present and waiting for discontinuation to flare up again. You can take Generic Biaxin with or without food.

Dosage

Depending on the strain of bacteria that has caused the infection and the part of the body that is affected by the infection, the dosage will vary. In most cases, the dosage will vary between 250 and 500 mg of Generic Biaxin twice a day. Use exactly as much Generic Biaxin as you were prescribed by your doctor.

Overdose

You have to contact emergency medical services if an overdose on Generic Biaxin is suspected. An overdose on Generic Biaxin may cause nausea, severe stomach pain, diarrhea and vomiting.

Missed Dose

Take the dose you missed as soon as you remember. Do not take it if the next scheduled dose is near.

Warnings and Precautions

Generic Biaxin does not treat viral infections. Generic Biaxin may interact with other medications and you need to make sure that you are not combining your Generic Biaxin with drugs that may interact with it. Learn about side effects to know which you have to report to the doctor.

Generic Biaxin is one of the most versatile antibiotics on the market and that is why it is prescribed so often. It can be used to treat infections caused by various strains of bacteria and a number of various conditions that are caused by these bacterial infections.

When the drug should not be used

You should not take Generic Biaxin if you are allergic to clarithromycin, erythromycin, Azithromycin or tellithromycin. Do not use Generic Biaxin if you have a history of long QT syndrome or if you have a severe heart rhythm disorder. Do not take Generic Biaxin if you have had jaundice or if you are using any of the following drugs: ciaspride, pimozide, lovastatin, simvastatin, ergot medications like ergotamine.

How long should you take the drug

You should take Generic Biaxin for as long as you have been prescribed. Do not stop using the drug before your doctor tells you to. This may cause the infection to appear again.